The best restaurants Victoria

A pleasant setting with a variety of quality Australian cuisine awaits you in this establishment. The house has its own signature dishes such as duck breast salad, barramundi fillet with seafood or lamb shoulder Italian style. Otherwise, why not share the breaded shrimp as an appetizer, which is best enjoyed with a small glass of local wine. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere that we warmly recommend! Attention, the reservation by text or call is obligatory because this good table is very popular.

In a small alley, overlooking Pall Mall, this friendly restaurant concocts a good varied, original and affordable cuisine. On the menu, there are various starters to share such as oysters, edamame, burrata, beef carpaccio... For the main course, why not a Peking duck with its Cantonese rice, or simply a steak with its chimichurri sauce. As a side dish, choose the vegetables, or the fries... For dessert, classic choices based on fruit or chocolate. And to accompany all this, an excellent choice of wines.

The Shamrock Hotel Echuca is first and foremost an old-fashioned pub with a reputation for serving hearty, inexpensive food. On the menu, garlic or herb bread to share, calamari or tapas as starters, why not nachos even, or a fine piece of beef as a main course. There are also salads and fish dishes, as well as desserts such as churrons, chocolate cake and pudding. You can also stay at the Shamrock (double room or dormitory). If you're looking for peace and quiet, you'll want to avoid staying there during weekend concerts.

This former hangar has been transformed into the trendy Seven Seeds Coffee Roaster. People come here to enjoy a house coffee with a pastry, or for a quick lunch. Some even say it's the best coffee in Melbourne, and you know how passionate Australians are about this beverage! On the menu are healthy, gourmet dishes such as waffles, French toast, Caesar salad and avocado toast...

Still called or referred to as Water Whell Tavern, Lake Tyers Beach Tavern is located about 10 miles east of Lakes Entrances, on the shores and outlet of Tyers Lake into the ocean. With a great view of the surrounding beaches and nature from the scenic bay of its dining room, Lake Tyers Beach Tavern is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner, a drink, but also to enjoy the many events that are regularly held. Pizzas, grilled meats and seafood are on the menu and will not disappoint.

The essence of Spanish cuisine in the center of Melbourne. Tapas to be enjoyed without moderation, all enhanced by a fabulous wine list. The menu includes cheese boards, Iberian ham platters, vegetable croquetas, marinated sardines, beef tartar, anchovies with bread croutons and tomato ice cream? Accompanied by a fine wine, cocktails and, why not, a glass of sangria. Ideally located, it's the perfect starting point for discovering the city's urban art.

It would be a shame not to stop at the Noojee Hotel. In addition to its historical aspect (the hotel dates back to 1925), the hotel is a very pleasant stop on the road between the alpine resort of Mount Baw Baw and the Yarra Valley. In fact, most bikers who frequent the shady and winding roads of the region know this and meet here frequently, including on weekends. Comfortably seated on the terrace, with a view of the river below, you can enjoy pizzas, burgers and salads in a very nice setting.

Discover a totally atypical atmosphere and decoration! This wine bar offers a selection of sparkling wines such as Prosecco and Champagne. Then there's rosé from France and Australia. White and red wines highlight the diversity of Australian wines. A few Loire wines are also on the menu. You can accompany your glass with a few tapas to nibble on - of various culinary inspirations. Delicious! The staff are friendly and professional. Good value for money.

The name of this restaurant with Malaysian specialties comes from the name given to the stalls found on the side of the roads near Kuala Lumpur. The meals are copious, the prices more than affordable and the dishes served quickly. Very good value for money. Other Mamak restaurants are also located in Sydney and Brisbane. You can find very good curries, noodles, rice... And specialties such as Nasi Lemak, a rice-based dish cooked in coconut milk and served with cucumber, peanuts and pickled vegetables.

If you miss French cuisine, head for Chez Olivier, which captures the charm of the French bistro with its subtle dishes. A very warm atmosphere in a Franco-Australian setting. The menu includes foie gras for starters, onion soup and roast Camembert, followed by vegetable risotto, coq au vin, duck confit and beef bourguignon. We continue with a selection of cheeses, before indulging in chocolate mousse, tarte Tatin, vanilla crème brûlée or crêpes Suzette. A fine wine list.

Its name lets you guess quickly, it is an excellent Italian restaurant. On the menu, we start with some olives or anchovies to share, as a starter it is artichoke, octopus, bresaola for example which are on the menu. It evolves of course, according to the seasons. For the main course, a few choices of pasta and risottos, or an excellent duck accompanied by potatoes or vegetables... A nice plate of cheeses slips in before the dessert where the taste buds will be delighted by a tiramisu, a passion fruit and mango ice cream... Nice wine list.

Graze is undoubtedly the best restaurant in Apollo Bay and certainly in the surrounding area. This restaurant, hidden away in a street parallel to the waterfront, is a nugget that finally reconciles us with Australian cuisine. All dishes are very well prepared and tasty, with a special mention for the highly original desserts. A fine wine list. Given the quality of the dishes and wines on offer, the prices are more than reasonable. We advise you to discover this restaurant before it becomes too well-known!

An unpretentious address with an original concept in the heart of Melbourne: the toasted sandwiches on offer are all vegan, but they imitate products such as cheese, ham, etc. to perfection. The restaurant's room is tiny but friendly, and there are a few tables on the terrace in a pedestrian alleyway. The drinks menu features the Australian classics: coffees of all kinds, with vegetable milks of course, matcha and fruit juices. For those with a sweet tooth, desserts, always vegan, are on the menu.

An elegant restaurant without being too chic, it is the favourite meeting place of the inhabitants of Port Fairy, with Tasmanian salmon, oysters, snapper... Very friendly staff.

This restaurant is yet another reason to stop off in Aireys Inlet. The success of this establishment can be measured by the number of customers, which is always quite high. A large terrace surrounds the building, where you can enjoy the warm summer evenings. The menu features classic Greek dishes, often revisited in original ways. Dishes to share or the tasting menu allow you to discover and taste the restaurant's cuisine. The bread and olive oil at the beginning of the meal are a little extra. Service is efficient and friendly.

This restaurant, tucked away at the end of an alleyway, is the perfect place for breakfast or brunch. The menu features hearty bagels , as well as healthy options such as salads and acai bowls. Gourmets will also find something to their liking with a revisited French toast. As for beverages, Australian coffee in all its variants takes pride of place, but lovers of fresh fruit and vegetable juices will also find something to their liking. In short, an address that should appeal to the widest possible range of tastes.